Incident Overview
A pilot involved in a landing accident reported that the airplane was "a little fast" on short final and that he had considered a go-around before committing to the landing. According to the pilot, brakes were applied immediately upon touchdown, but the wet grass prevented the airplane from stopping before the end of the runway.
Maneuver to Avoid Ditch
Approximately 60 yards from the departure end of the runway, the pilot executed a 90-degree left turn toward an open field. The maneuver was intended to avoid a large ditch located just off the departure end. During the turn, the right wingtip contacted a tree. The airplane then rolled through a barbed wire fence.
Damage and Final Position
After crossing the fence, the airplane came to rest with the left wing resting on a fence post. As the left wheel dropped into a hole, the main spar buckled at the outboard skin lap. No further details on the extent of damage or the condition of occupants were provided in the pilot's account.